A safe learning environment, clear expectations, an inviting climate, teachers connecting with students, positive relationships, and a sense of community. These are critical prerequisites for learning. This mini unit helps set that tone in the school, right from the beginning of the year.
Purpose of Unit
The purpose of this short Community Unit is the following:
have teachers and students get to know each other, and build the foundations for positive student/teacher relationships & teachers' connecting with students.
teach existing rules & procedures, as well as build norms for working and learning together
give time to distribute laptops before getting into projects
find out more about how students think they learn well
This unit is inspired by educational programs, such as Soundings, that reach high levels of functioning through attending to relationships and school climate, via activities, such as these.
Community Building Mini-Unit
A safe learning environment, clear expectations, an inviting climate, teachers connecting with students, positive relationships, and a sense of community. These are critical prerequisites for learning. This mini unit helps set that tone in the school, right from the beginning of the year.Purpose of Unit
The purpose of this short Community Unit is the following:Part 1 - Day 1: Getting To Know Each Other
Part 2 - Good Learning Experiences
Part 3a - Various Learning Environment Activities
Part 3b - Laptop Roll Out & Boot Camp
Part 4 - The Story of Me in 5 Pictures
Extension Activities
Teacher Resources
This unit is inspired by educational programs, such as Soundings, that reach high levels of functioning through attending to relationships and school climate, via activities, such as these.